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Party Politics
A political podcast from two smart guys providing you with up-to-date policy and politics for your next cocktail party.
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Fire Triangle
In the past two years, half a dozen chemical disasters have ripped apart Texas neighborhoods, sent dozens of people to the hospital and killed unsuspecting bystanders as well as workers. Texas Public Radio and Houston Public Media spent the better part of 2020 investigating these events to answer the question: why do so many chemical disasters keep happening in Texas, and what—if anything—is being done to prevent more?
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Houston Matters
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Houston Public Media Local Newscasts
Local newscasts from Houston Public Media, updated during drive times.
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Next Question with Ernie Manouse
Town Square
FBI raid on Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence is the first in presidential history
Posted on · The FBI execution of the search warrant at Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago resort in Florida is said to be unprecedented. Why is this happening now? We talk with local, national legal and political experts on what led to this and what the agents were actually looking for.
Traffic
Galveston officials to address golf cart safety in wake of fatal collision
Posted on · Four people, including two children, were killed Saturday night when their golf cart was struck by a suspected drunk driver. The tragedy comes amid a golf cart boom on Galveston Island.
Education
Uvalde CISD adds virtual learning option for families reeling from mass shooting
Posted on · During a school board meeting Monday evening, Uvalde Superintendent Hal Harrell said the district had gotten permission from the Texas Education Agency to launch a virtual academy for any Uvalde family that wants it.
News
Grand jury declines to indict woman in Emmett Till killing
Posted on · After hearing more than seven hours of testimony from investigators and witnesses, a Leflore County grand jury last week determined there was insufficient evidence to indict Carolyn Bryant Donham on charges of kidnapping and manslaughter.
Business
New Houston Methodist employee reprimanded for showing confederate flag during virtual orientation
Posted on · According to an anonymous tip to Houston Public Media, the new employee sat in front of a confederate flag for a majority of the six-hour orientation.
Energy & Environment
Houston gasoline prices fall to their lowest levels in nearly half a year, thanks to lower crude prices and a decline in demand
Posted on · High prices at the pump this spring and early summer have caused people to limit their driving and their purchases at the pump.
News
Serena Williams says she intends to retire from tennis after the U.S. Open
Posted on · "I'm turning 41 this month, and something's got to give," Williams told Vogue. She attributed the choice to the competing urges of wanting another child while facing off with the world's best players.
Sports
Texans lower prices on beer, soda, hot dogs, chicken tenders for 2022 season
Posted on · The cuts will reduce the cost of the four most-ordered concession items by an average of 20 percent.
Sports
Pearland Little Leaguers headed to Little League World Series
Posted on · Pearland has been to the Little League World Series in 2010, 2014 and 2015.
Immigration
ACLU calls on feds to investigate Abbott’s policy transporting migrants back to border
Posted on · In July, Abbott authorized state law enforcement to transport migrants to ports of entry. It’s unclear how and why migrants are being detained, raising civil rights concerns and questions about whether the state is overstepping federal authority.
National
Houston woman charged with murder in crash that killed five
Posted on · Prosecutors say her Mercedes-Benz was doing 90 mph last Thursday when it plowed into cars in an intersection, setting several on fire.
News
Trump says FBI agents searched his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida
Posted on · Former President Trump said FBI agents executed an "unannounced raid" at his home in South Florida Monday. His son said it was related to documents taken from the White House when Trump left office.
Affordable Care Act
Preventive care such as birth control, anti-HIV medicine challenged in Texas lawsuit
Posted on · Some object to paying for health insurance plans that cover preventive services that they say violate their religious beliefs, which could cause millions to lose access to care if the courts agree.
Health & Science
Mental health issues among Texas children exacerbated by pandemic
Posted on · Texas lags behind most other states in data points used to determine the overall health and well-being of children, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Below the Waterlines
Five years after Harvey, a solution to the flood threat from the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs remains a long way off
Posted on · The most popular solution to the flooding threat from the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs is a massive underground stormwater tunnel. It would cost billions of dollars and remains more than a decade away from the start of construction.
Houston Matters
How the Inflation Reduction Act might affect Houston (Aug. 9, 2022)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Analyzing the climate change provision in the Inflation Reduction Act and how it might affect Houston. Questions for Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Martin. A gardening expert answers your questions. And addressing problems Hurricane Harvey exposed with area reservoirs.
Town Square
Social media culture and the power of influencers
Posted on · Today, we take a deeper look at the digital consumer culture with one marketing expert and two internationally known Houston social media influencers.
Health & Science
New COVID vaccine option being administered through Harris County
Posted on · The Novavax vaccine is now the fourth vaccine available in the on-going fight against Covid-19.
Religion
Houston-area mosques increase security amidst recent killings in Albuquerque
Posted on · Houston law enforcement officials and elected officials are pushing for more surveillance near mosques after four Muslim men were killed within 10 days in Albuquerque.
Energy & Environment
Katy issuing mandatory water restrictions amid ‘severe’ drought
Posted on · Katy has imposed mandatory restrictions on its residents water usage.